as in maturation
the process of becoming mature
the maturing of young horses can take several years
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as in growing
to become mature
a young figure skater whose talent is still maturing
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Recent Examples of maturing
David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the modern era, the focus of the distillery, which is led by master blender Rachel Barrie, is on maturing whisky in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks that are sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The good and bad of fame, the hate, jealousy, drama, balancing my career with my personal life and growing up and maturing.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested the Treasury avoid increasing the size of long-end Treasury issuance unless rates move lower, but the Treasury still needs to raise much more than is maturing for the 10-year and bond auction cycles each month, even if the auction sizes remain steady.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Has some maturing to do, but could be a real bargain.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Young people are more vulnerable to the addictive effects of drugs than adults, and the way the brain is maturing and developing can contribute to it.
—Janya Dieringer, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
Stocks were mostly lower and shorter-maturing Treasury yields, which are more sensitive to Fed action, moved higher.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
This adaptable, low-maintenance deciduous shrub for USDA Zones 4-8 is half the size of old varieties, maturing to just 6 feet tall and wide.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
With the technology maturing, Dropla has started attracting more capital and government attention.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In the modern era, the focus of the distillery, which is led by master blender Rachel Barrie, is on maturing whisky in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks that are sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The good and bad of fame, the hate, jealousy, drama, balancing my career with my personal life and growing up and maturing.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested the Treasury avoid increasing the size of long-end Treasury issuance unless rates move lower, but the Treasury still needs to raise much more than is maturing for the 10-year and bond auction cycles each month, even if the auction sizes remain steady.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Has some maturing to do, but could be a real bargain.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
Young people are more vulnerable to the addictive effects of drugs than adults, and the way the brain is maturing and developing can contribute to it.
—Janya Dieringer, Twin Cities, 30 Aug. 2025
Stocks were mostly lower and shorter-maturing Treasury yields, which are more sensitive to Fed action, moved higher.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
This adaptable, low-maintenance deciduous shrub for USDA Zones 4-8 is half the size of old varieties, maturing to just 6 feet tall and wide.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maturing
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The season's emphasis on unconventional pairings and novel self-expression points toward industry maturation beyond traditional seasonal constraints, with brands offering consumers permission for creative styling approaches.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Zhao Yuli, chief strategy officer at Galbot, these deployments have come alongside a surge of investor interest and government support in the sector, as well as the maturation of both robotics and generative AI technology.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mineral explorers hoping to meet the growing demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian funding to help make their projects a reality in a country with the largest reserves after China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the battle to usurp the Conservative Party, Robinson is eclipsed by the growing strength of Reform UK, a political party led by Nigel Farage.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Some kinds of difficulty are essential for mental development, just as physical resistance is essential for building muscle.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The two tech firms are discussing a sizable deal to support data center development in the country which could ultimately be worth billions of dollars, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC, confirming earlier reporting from the Financial Times.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Still the Yankees are seemingly in better position given how the starting pitching for the most part is performing and how Aaron Judge is progressing.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The two incidents meant that neither had a chance of making the top five and progressing to Monday’s final, prompting Van de Velde’s act of kindness.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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The cool nights and crisp clear days of fall rejuvenate flowering annuals and perennials that may have languished in the heat of summer.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The rainfall in those months is critical for the flowering of the new crop.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Nutrafol Skin Clear Skin Nutraceutical was born because Nutrafol’s team was hearing from dermatologists that some patients taking Nutrafol’s hair growth supplements were also noticing their acne clear up.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Economists expect the yuan could strengthen to 7 per dollar by the end of this year — a conviction driven in large part by Beijing's efforts to revive economic growth and encourage more investment onshore.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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During a tour at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters last October, staff described the evolution from a Chicago garage startup to a sprawling campus funded by donors in 2018.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Eldridge insists that this evolution isn’t hypothetical.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other names — which make more sense to parts of the country and the world that don’t have sturgeon fish — include harvest moon, moon of the ripening, grain moon, green corn moon, black cherries moon and plum moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Maturing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maturing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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